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Menopause in the workplace

Gone are the days when we thought menopause didn’t affect women until late mid-life, as they approached their 50s and 60s – now we know menopause often starts in the 30s or 40s, and for some women, even earlier. It’s not surprising, then, that research shows 81% of Australian women will transition through menopause while working. 

Tips for managing peri/menopause

Five non-pharmacological options for helping manage peri/menopause 

1 Find good support, this might include friends who are supportive, a counsellor or therapist and/ or a GP who is a member of the Australasian Menopause Society. 

2 Move your body in ways that help regulate your nervous system, like walking and yoga. 

Impacts of the Hobart Private Hospital Sale

You may have seen Women's Health Tasmania (WHT), Equality Tasmania and the AMA in the news since Christmas Eve 2025, talking about concerns around the sale of the Hobart Private Hospital to Calvary Health Care (Calvary).

The sale has now been approved by the ACCC and is expected to be finalised in November this year.

Are you feeling SAD?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of clinical depression that can occur usually in autumn and winter, just for the season, for at least two years in a row. It involves two or more weeks of excessive sleepiness and hunger, gaining weight, being inactive, loss of enjoyment in usual activities, and depressed mood most days.

What can we do to get better sleep?

Love getting into bed and snuggling down for 8 hours?  

Or maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything but still find yourself wide awake for long stretches in the middle of the night?  

Sleep matters for all of us, no matter our age or life stage.  

When Summer ends... tips for embracing Autumn

The clocks turn back on Sunday 5^th April 3am (Easter Sunday) as daylight saving ends. 

We want to help you prepare ahead of time, because while some of us love Autumn and the approach of Winter, for others it feels heavy. Darker evenings as the days shorten, cooler weather, putting aside the summer activities we love.  

Your Heart in Menopause —  how your everyday actions can make your heart healthy 

The hormone oestrogen has been protecting your heart all your life, so what changes as hormone levels reduce after menopause?  

And how can you keep your heart thriving by harnessing the power of everyday activities?   

Let’s find out! 

Brain health: more than just Sudoku

You don’t have to just hope for a healthy brain in your later years. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and 45% of all dementia cases are avoidable. We can’t control everything, but small, everyday choices can help you feel more alive, engaged and capable right now. AND they can help to support your long-term brain health. Two wins! 

Your heart, caring for it and why it matters

Valentine’s Day is coming up…is my heart at risk?  

We’re not talking about heartbreak or love gone wrong, we mean is your heart healthy?  

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do to care for your heart. 

Menopause and Sex

Will Menopause Affect My Sex Life? 

If your sex life is fulfilling before menopause, chances are it will stay that way after. However, hormonal changes during menopause can impact some women’s sexual wellbeing. That said, sexual health is complex — it’s influenced by many physical, emotional, and relationship factors, not just hormones.